Thermoset vs Thermoplastic Materials: Bearings and Other Applications
Thermoset and Thermoplastic materials have similar names, but they have very different properties....
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Composed solely of FDA-compliant materials, Rulon 1337 can easily withstand the chemical washdown procedures required of the food processing and pharmaceutical industries.
It has unique physical and chemical properties, offers extended life, and low abrasion against softer mating surfaces. And it works well with most natural lubricants for additional friction reduction. Not sure if Rulon 1337 is right for your specs? Just ask.
Color |
Dull gold |
Performance |
Max Load "P" (psi) Mpa: 1,000/6.9 |
Mating Surface Steel and Stainless Steel |
Rb35 and higher |
Environment |
Wet, dry, vacuum |
Relative Rating (1=Low, 5=High) |
Coefficient of friction: 1 |
Rod and Tube |
Extruded up to 10' long |
Sheet and Tape |
Tape 38" width max. Skived up to 1/4" thick |
Custom |
Contact district sales manager |
Automatic Molding |
Custom bearings |
Extrusion |
Rods and tubes |
Hand Molding |
Rod, sheet, and tube |
Machining |
Custom machined parts |
Skiving |
Tapes and thin sheet |
Stamping and forming |
Seals |
Thermoset and Thermoplastic materials have similar names, but they have very different properties....